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Ch. 9-12 Vocab
100
You can't speak without holding this in the beginning of the novel.
What is the conch?
100
Which character is mistaken for "the beast" and why?
Who is Simon. He was carrying the parachute to prove to the other boys that Samneric were mistaken about seeing the beast.
100
Where does Jack's tribe make their "headquarters"?
What is Castle Rock?
100
This character is the first person voted to be leader.
Who is Ralph?
100
Feeling pushed or forced to do something
What is "compelled"?
200
What is the "Lord of the Flies"?
What is a pig's head impaled on a stake - left for the beast.
200
How is Jack treated/perceived within his "tribe"?
He is treated like a god. They wait on him and he sits on a throne.
200
Simon, the parachutist and Piggy all ultimately end up in this place after their deaths.
What is the water/ocean?
200
This character isn't well liked on the island. He often worries, but stays loyal to Ralph.
Who is Piggy?
200
To ward off/defend from a blow
What is "parry"?
300
Ralph seems to be the only character interested in maintaining a signal fire by the end of the novel. What does this show us about the attitudes of the other boys?
They aren't thinking about leaving - they are thinking about ruling on the island.
300
What is stolen from Piggy by Jack's hunters?
What are Piggy's glasses?
300
This character is killed when a bolder falls on him.
Who is Piggy?
300
This character is Jack's second-in-command.
Who is Roger?
300
Having a strong, unpleasant taste or smell.
What is "acrid"?
400
This item symbolism civilization and the desire to maintain order.
What is the conch?
400
Who ultimately rescues the boys?
What is a navel officer who saw their signal fire?
400
This boy presses a lever that causes a bolder to roll and kill another boy.
Who is Roger?
400
These littluns are the first to see the beastie (the parachutist).
Who is Samneric?
400
A line of guards, soldiers, etc. that block access to a certain area.
What is "cordon"?
500
What does the "beast" represent (bearing in mind what we know about "the beast")?
Human nature - the evil within
500
What is Piggy's excuse for Simon's death?
Confusion, panic, etc.
500
Ralph is running from Jack's tribe and something else. What?
What is the fire Jack set to smoke Ralph out.
500
This character represents the voice of wisdom and logic. He meets a tragic end.
Who is Simon?
500
Define the word quaver.
When someone trembles or shakes while they speak.